Dr. Nassir Azimi of Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Top Cardiovascular Specialist in San Diego

By Jess Yacovelle

Dr. Azimi of Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Photos by Stunning Photography

The heart wants what the heart wants… but what if your heart isn’t healthy? For those suffering from heart disease, heart attacks and other vascular-related ailments, finding a doctor that can provide you with high-quality care is of the utmost importance. For a top notch doctor with an all-star track record of helping his patients thrive, look no further than Dr. Azimi of Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Hard working and persistent, Dr. Azimi has a history of climbing to success. Dr. Azimi was a refugee in Pakistan as a child, until his family ultimately travelled to the U.S. He learned the English language in a quick 6 months, and after 5 years of education, the young Dr. Azimi received a scholarship to Columbia University where he completed his B.A. in Chemistry. From there, Dr. Nassir Azimi attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Colorado. He finished his 4 year fellowship in Cardiovascular and Peripheral Interventions at the prestigious Yale University. Dr. Azimi has been in private practice for 12 years, establishing a thriving clinical practice for cardiac patients and treating patients for peripheral vascular disease. He is active in Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Interventions, and he does structural heart interventions, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Currently, Dr. Azimi is the Chief of Medicine and Chief of Endovacular Medicine at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. He is also an investigator in multiple clinical research studies for various cardiac and peripheral disease indications, and Dr. Azimi is on the California A.C.C. Board of Governors. Recently, Dr. Azimi received the Fellow of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

In the 12 years he has been in practice, Dr. Azimi has only lost one patient on the operating table—a record that proves you’re in good hands. With impeccable training and a stellar history, Dr. Azimi puts his patients first. Well-respected by his colleagues, Dr. Azimi is the recipient of numerous awards. From being a Castle Connolly top Interventional Cardiologist in San Diego since 2012 to having acute heart attack care that was ranked the best in the nation from 2010–13, Dr. Azimi exudes confidence, determination and skill.

As proud as Dr. Azimi is of his hard work and numerous accomplishments, he is most proud of his wife, realtor Mariam Azimi, and two kids, Noah (6) and Mora (12). For more information about how Dr. Azimi can help save your life, contact him at the Sharp Grossmont Hospital.